Understanding Criminology: An Initial Step Towards Criminal Justice For India

Dhruti Dewangan, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur

ABSTRACT

The broad study of criminology explores the complexities and multifaceted world of crimes, criminals, and the criminal justice system as a whole. It acts as the foundation on which the structure of criminal justice is built. Criminology provides important insights that are crucial for creating a fair, effective, and just legal system by examining the origins, trends, and effects of criminal conduct. The importance of criminology is best demonstrated by how it can influence practices and policies in the field of criminal justice. Several fields, including sociology, psychology, law, economics, and public health, intersect with criminology. This multidisciplinary strategy broadens its scope and increases its influence on the criminal system of justice. The efficiency of criminal justice regulations and procedures is increased through collaboration with these sectors. Being human, criminals have a number of rights that should be respected. In addition, the circumstances and situations that led to the crime must be taken into account while punishing or imposing judgment on the offender. This Research Paper will explore the importance of comprehending criminology as a necessary first step toward accomplishing the objectives of criminal justice by understanding various concepts of Criminology and relating it with Rights offenders possess, laws we have and criminal justice agencies.

Keywords: Criminals, Criminal Justice, Rights, Criminology, Crime